Name: Melon, mozzarella and parma ham tartines
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 slices of parma ham; 4 slices of baguette or ciabatta; 300g melon ripe, cut into small cubes; ½ red chilli , finely chopped; basil , half finely chopped; ½ lemon , juiced; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 mozzarella ball , drained

Two melon, mozzarella and parma ham tartines on plates

4 slices of parma ham
4 slices of baguette or ciabatta
300g melon
ripe, cut into small cubes
½ red chilli
finely chopped
basil
half finely chopped
½ lemon
juiced
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 mozzarella ball
drained

Method

step 1
Put the parma ham slices in a non-stick frying pan over a medium-low heat and fry for 4-5 mins, turning halfway, until crispy and golden. Leave to cool and crisp. Toast the bread slices in the fat in the pan, toasting for 1-2 mins on each side.
step 2
Mix the melon, chilli, chopped basil, lemon juice and olive oil with some seasoning. Tear the mozzarella into the melon and toss. Spoon over the toasts. Garnish with the crispy parma ham and a few extra basil leaves.